FINANCIAL SERVICES ANALYST - 55012730

Company: State of Florida
Location: Miami
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our -E-Verify Website .Requisition No: -792870 -Agency: Department of TransportationWorking Title: FINANCIAL SERVICES ANALYST - 55012730Position Number: -55012730 -Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2023 - STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 305-470-5322 ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: From $1,692.35 to $1,921.04 Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: -

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions) Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system! SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment anaindividuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Audits and processes complex contract payments. This includes tasks such as: reviewing contract payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract terms and Florida Statutes, Florida Adminsitrative Code, directives, policies, prodecures and generally accepted accounting principles. Audits and processes Right of Way court deposits, orders of taking, land payments and moving expenses. Verifies payments are in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes and rules and regulation of Department of Transportation. Audit and processes contract/written agreement payments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, directives, policies, procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Resolves contract/invoice issues and/or discrepancies with project managers. Provides assistance/training to project managers and consultants concerning the agency's invoicing procedures and invoice formats. Provides information to project managers with detailed contract payment information as requested using Department financial reporting resources. Reconciles contracts for close-out and at completion of reconciliation, provides a write-up detailing discrepancies and contractual findings to the Contract Office. Maintains records of contract/supporting documents and updates payment ledgers for transactions processed on contracts. Reconciles payment ledgers against Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) encumbrance balance. Prepares and records adjusting entries as necessary. Audit travel expense reimbursements for compliance with Florida Statue 112.061 and Department guidelines. Ensure that all necessary documents, approvals, signatures and mission critical documents are obtained. Provide customer service to internal customers and conduct periodic training on travel guidelines. Review the monthly Outstanding Warrant Report and analyze warrant status to insure department funds are not transferred to DFS Unclaimed Property. Contact the affected office and follow up on outstanding warrants, if necessary. Generate and review the monthly Duplicate Payment Report for possible duplicate payments. Contact the project manager to advise of any duplicate payment and to request refund from vendor. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of office procedures and practices. Skilled in performing work that requires a high level of attention to detail. Ability to research unidentifiable invoices/documents. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with customers. Ability to work in a team environment with shared tasks. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of an accounts payable system and payment processing. Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Skilled in auditing. Knowledge of contract terminology and statutory regulations. Skilled in organizing records, handling multiple tasks, and handling interruptions. Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data, applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to deal with internal and external customers in a prompt, professional and courteous manner. Ability to review documents for accuracy and completeness. Ability to work timely and accurately under pressure and handle difficult situations. Skilled in designing and conducting training courses. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to utilize problem solving techniques. Ability to analyze transactions and reconcile accounting records. Ability to record, create and document accounts payable practices into written electronic and professional quality reports and procedures. Ability to analyze, evaluate and test accounts payable system including making process and system improvement recommendations. Ability to provide on-the-job training on accounts payable auditing, processing, and systems. OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus one year of accounting experience. The required bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with professional work experience, in addition to the one year of accounting experience. As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications. A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,248.00 will be added to the annual salary. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, -candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. -For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time

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